Barath Ravichandran
Accounts Payable Specialist | Documentation Expert | P2P Process Optimization & Strategic Cost Management
- Role
- Accounts Payable Specialist at Walmart Global Tech India
- Location
- Chennai, TN, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Barath Ravichandran
Accomplished and forward-thinking Finance Professional with 5+ years of progressive…
Experience
Accounts Payable Specialist
Aug 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN
Accounts Payable Specialist at Walmart Global Tech is responsible for managing end-to-end invoice processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance within SAP. This includes validating supplier invoices, performing three-way matching, and resolving discrepancies in alignment with internal financial protocols. The role demands proactive engagement with vendors to address payment inquiries, maintain positive relationships, and ensure timely disbursements through approved channels such as ACH, wire transfers, or checks. Specialists are expected to reconcile vendor statements, investigate outstanding balances, and support month-end and year-end financial closures through accurate accruals and reporting. Upholding internal controls and regulatory compliance is essential, as is maintaining organized documentation for audit readiness. The position also involves identifying process inefficiencies, recommending automation opportunities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance workflow efficiency. Technical proficiency in SAP and Excel, coupled with strong analytical thinking and professional communication skills, is critical for success. Within Walmart’s dynamic and large-scale operational environment, the AP Specialist plays a strategic role in ensuring financial integrity, optimizing vendor relationships, and contributing to the company’s broader digital transformation initiatives.
Education
University of Madras
Bachelor of Commerce - (Corporate Secretaryship)
2017 — 2020
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